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The silent weight of love – a mother’s journey raising a child with disability
Abstract The birth of a child with a disability presents significant psychological challenges for mothers, often resulting in heightened emotional distress, including grief, depression, and anxiety. Mothers raising children with disabilities often bear a profound, yet silent, emotional and physical burden. This article reviews the psychological effects experienced by these mothers, identifies contributing factors, and
Read MoreNavigating the Midlife Crisis: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Strategies for Resilience
By Method Moyo Tariro and Blessing (pseudonyms) have been married for over twenty years. From the outside, they appear settled with two grown children, a modest home in Kwekwe, and years of shared memories. However, inside their quiet house, a storm brews. As the Shona proverb says, “Chakafukidza dzimba matenga.” Tariro, now 47, feels invisible.
Read MoreNavigating the Midlife Crisis: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Strategies for Resilience
By Method Moyo Tariro and Blessing (pseudonyms) have been married for over twenty years. From the outside, they appear settled with two grown children, a modest home in Kwekwe, and years of shared memories. However, inside their quiet house, a storm brews. As the Shona proverb says, “Chakafukidza dzimba matenga.” Tariro, now 47, feels invisible. Her days are
Read MoreBusinesses Fail when they Fail to Support Women Interests
By Professor Myriam Sidibe Amid predictions of Africa’s growth and the potential of its youth, one inconvenient statistic tells a different story. Africa has the highest rate of femicide worldwide [2.9 victims per 100,000 in 2023] – around 22,000 women and girls are killed every year by an intimate partner or family member. I spend
Read MoreCWGH Urges Transparency and Equity in Zimbabwe’s 2025 Budget Allocation
By Itai Rusike The 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review, presented by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion on 31 July 2025, comes at a time when Zimbabwe is recovering from a tough economic year. A projected economic rebound to 6.0% in 2025, from 1.7% in 2024, largely attributed to a strong
Read MoreProsecuting HIV Under a Repealed Law Will Take Zimbabwe 20 Years Back Into the Dark Ages
By Michael Gwarisa In May 2022, Zimbabwe took a bold and progressive step by repealing Section 79 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, which criminalised the deliberate transmission of HIV. This repeal was not merely a legislative change, it was a milestone in Zimbabwe’s HIV response, signaling a shift toward science, public health,
Read MoreThe Erosion of a Sacred Bond: Understanding Divorce in Zimbabwe from a Biblical Perspective
By Pastor Simbarashe Chenjerai Marriage is a sacred and God-ordained institution — a profound symbol of the divine union between Christ and the Church. This holy covenant, formed between a man and a woman, is founded on love, trust, and mutual respect. Yet, in today’s world where spiritual warfare rages, this sacred bond is under
Read MoreThe hidden health crisis: how to recognize if you’re in burnout
We’ve recently started to talk more about burnout, yet it remains a hidden health problem. That’s because people experiencing burnout often feel ashamed to speak about it. I know this firsthand, as I felt that same shame, in my professional life before becoming a psychologist. I suffered from burnout while working as a media entrepreneur
Read MoreFixing the Waste Below Us — Why Zimbabwe Must Rethink Septic Tank Sanitation
By Golden Musosi In Zimbabwe’s rapidly urbanizing spaces, where population growth often outpaces infrastructure, sanitation has become a ticking time bomb. One of the most overlooked yet critical elements of urban health is the septic tank system — a decentralized wastewater treatment solution that, if mismanaged, can silently unleash widespread disease and environmental damage. A
Read MoreFive Things Every Woman Should Know About Menopause
By Karen Bester Being a woman isn’t always easy. From a young age, we’re told half-truths and vague warnings about the changes our bodies will face. From periods to pregnancy and eventually menopause. In South Africa in particular, many women still don’t receive the right education about this important and inevitable phase of life, according
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